2014 ACFW Carol Finalists

Debut Novel:

The Heiress of Winterwood by Sarah Ladd, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editor Natalie Hanemann

Jasmine by April McGowan, WhiteFire Publishing, editor Roseanna White

Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editors Becky Monds, Natalie Hanneman, L.B. Norton

Contemporary:

The Language of Sparrows by Rachel Phifer, David C. Cook, editor Tonya Osterhouse

Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editors Becky Monds, Natalie Hanneman, L.B. Norton

The Dance by Gary Smalley and Dan Walsh, Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group, editor Andrea Doering

Historical:

When Mountains Move by Julie Cantrell, David C. Cook, editors Ingrid Beck, John Blase

Snow on the Tulips by Liz Tolsma, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editors Becky Philpott, Julee Schwarzburg, Jodi Hughes

Claudia, Wife of Pontius Pilate by Diana Wallis Taylor, Revell - A Division of Baker Publishing Group, editor Lonnie Hull Dupont

Historical Romance:

Into the Whirlwind by Elizabeth Camden, Bethany House (Baker) Publishing, editor Raela Schoenherr

A Noble Groom by Jody Hedlund, Bethany House (Baker) Publishing, editor Dave Long

The Governess of Highland Hall by Carrie Turansky, Waterbrook Multnomah (Random House), editors Shannon Marchese, Karen Ball

MST:

Truth Stained Lies by Terri Blackstock, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editors Dave Lambert, Sue Brower, Ellen Tarver

Dark Justice by Brandilyn Collins, B&H Publishing, editors Karen Ball, Julie Gwinn

Fear Has a Name by Creston Mapes, David C. Cook, editors L.B. Norton, Jack Campbell

Novella:

An Ever After Summer from A Bride for all Seasons by Debra Clopton, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editor Ami McConnell

Love by the Letter by Melissa Jagears, Bethany House (Baker) Publishing, editor Raela Schoenherr

A Christmas Prayer by Linda Wood Rondeau, Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas, editor Amberlynn Noelle

Romance: 

Silver Bells by Deborah Raney, Summerside Press (Guideposts), editor Rachel Meisel

Catch a Falling Star by Beth K. Vogt, Howard (Simon & Schuster), editor Jessica Wong

Undeniably Yours by Becky Wade, Bethany House (Baker) Publishing, editors Sarah Long, Charlene Patterson

Romantic Suspense:

Trapped by Irene Hannon, Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group, editor Jennifer Leep

Vanished by Irene Hannon, Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group, editor Jennifer Leep

Jungle Fire by Dana Mentink, River North (Moody Publishers), editor Deb Keiser

Short Novel:

Seaside Blessings by Irene Hannon, Love Inspired (Harlequin), editor Melissa Endlich

The Doctor's Family Reunion by Mindy Obenhaus, Love Inspired (Harlequin), editor Melissa Endlich

Mending the Doctor's Heart by Tina Radcliffe, Love Inspired (Harlequin), editor Rachel Burkot

Speculative:

A Cast of Stones by Patrick W. Carr, Bethany House (Baker) Publishing, editors Dave Long, Karen Schurrer

The Hero's Lot by Patrick W. Carr, Bethany House (Baker) Publishing, editors Dave Long, Karen Schurrer

The Sinners' Garden by William Sirls, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editors Natalie Hanemann, Lisa Bergren

Young Adult:

A Simple Song by Melody Carlson, Revell – A Divison of Baker Publishing Group, editors Lonnie Hull Dupont, Wendy Wetzel

Captives by Jill Williamson, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editors Jacque Alberta, Jeff Gerke

Project Gemini by Jill Williamson, Marcher Lord Press, editor Jeff Gerke